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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336,961.48, 464,994.66 and 186,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336,961.48, 464,994.66 and 186,055.24 is: 256,749.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336,961.48 : 464,994.66 = 186,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336,961.48/464,994.66 = 186,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336,961.48x = 464,994.66 × 186,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336,961.48x = 86,514,693,065.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,514,693,065.02/336,961.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,749.50

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